erfinderisch

inventive, creative

adjective er-FIN-de-rish Rare

Also means

resourceful, ingenious

Usage Note

Erfinderisch comes from erfinden (to invent) and describes a talent for coming up with novel solutions, not just technical inventions. The phrase Not macht erfinderisch ('necessity is the mother of invention') is a common German proverb featuring this word.

Examples

"Kinder sind beim Spielen besonders erfinderisch."

Natural Translation

Children are particularly inventive when playing.

Literal Translation

Children are in playing particularly inventive.

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